Revisiting an old debate.

As we all know, our goal song is the infamous "Rock and Roll Part 2". While the song is rather ubiquitous in sport, I think that this is a terrible song for us to use because of its creator (Gary Glitter) and his involvement in sex with underage kids and child porn.

With the news this week involving Penn State and their subsequent banning of this song at this weekend's game as well as future sporting events, I think it may be time to get rid of this tune here as well.

I'm not trying to be overly PC, as I consider myself fairly "un" PC, and while Ive known who Gary Glitter is for a while, it really is not a song/artist that Id want the Devils to be associated with.

I remember reading when they brought the song back that they worked out some kind of deal where he doesn't get any of the royalties anymore.

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"Swim against the tide, don't follow the group, stay away from the majority, seek out the fresh and new, stay away from the poseurs, and don't be a barnacle. Be original, be different, be passionate, be selfless and be free. Be a hockey fan."
--John Buccigross

..wait, I can't tell if this is a sarcastic jab at how overblown this whole PSU situation is..

..of if you're actually serious. Because, if you are..you're an idiot. Holy hell.

You consider the rape of children and adults overlooking it for at least 15 years overblown? Okay. Its also worth taking into account how Penn State was so much about perpetuating their idyllic environment (no NCAA infractions, etc) when there was a monster on campus for more than 30 years. 24/7 coverage of anything is overblown, but thats the world we live in.

The song was written and is performed by a convicted child molester. I dont see how its idiotic to question its use when its so prominently used within this franchise. Obviously, PSU has a whole different outlook when one of their own is being accused of such awful crimes, but it still doesnt change the fact who created the song.

I remember reading when they brought the song back that they worked out some kind of deal where he doesn't get any of the royalties anymore.

Didnt know that. I imagine most who play/use it would have that deal now as well.

I like Rock N Roll pt. 2. I have so many memories growing up celebrating that song. I think the "You Suck" at the end is beyond stupid... If there was an alternative I'd be for it, but nothing seems to do as well.

Yeah I was fine with their decision to get rid of it so he wouldn't get royalties anymore and I'm more than happy with their decision to bring it back once he wasn't getting the royalties anymore.

Edited by devilsfan26, 12 November 2011 - 10:42 AM.

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"Swim against the tide, don't follow the group, stay away from the majority, seek out the fresh and new, stay away from the poseurs, and don't be a barnacle. Be original, be different, be passionate, be selfless and be free. Be a hockey fan."
--John Buccigross

Tell ya what... we can stop using it when they start burning Michael Jackson albums in the middle of Times Square.

I do hate the "You Suck" addition, though. And unfortunately, it's infected the fans here in Albany as well.

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of the Devils' mascot, NJ Devil, and of all mascots far and wide.

IT IS VERY HARD TO WIN ONE STANLEY CUP, FORGET ABOUT THREE... and maybe it's high time some of you actually APPRECIATED THAT instead of treating it like it's some flipping birthright because for some random reason you rooted for the damn Devils!!!!!

Tell ya what... we can stop using it when they start burning Michael Jackson albums in the middle of Times Square.

I do hate the "You Suck" addition, though. And unfortunately, it's infected the fans here in Albany as well.

Yeah, I heard some Albany highlights with it - my condolences. I'd like to change our goal song - the reasons ghdi lays out is a good PR rationale - but I have to imagine our fanbase can work 'You suck' into Zombie Nation too.

Yeah, I heard some Albany highlights with it - my condolences. I'd like to change our goal song - the reasons ghdi lays out is a good PR rationale - but I have to imagine our fanbase can work 'You suck' into Zombie Nation too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuyvT8nFMLY

3:00-3:30 would be the part I'd use for the goal horn. Heard it done before in Buffalo [it used to be their goal song for the 4th goal and higher of the game.]

Eh, I like the Devils' goal song. Is it the best? Nah. But it's far from the worst, too. Right now my favorites are Philly's (it pains me to say that but it's just a fun goal song) and Phoenix's (perfect for them and easy to chant along to). I'd kind of be against changing ours unless the team came up with something really good.